Boeing B-29 Superfortress

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General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

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The story of the fighter that became a bomber. The F-111 set new standards of design, but had to wrestle with adapting high technology.

Grumman F-14 Tomcat

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Defending the U.S. Navy's Aircraft Carriers the F-14 Tomcat has become as well-known for its production deadlines as for the skill of its pilots, whose mettle was tested at the Gulf of Sidra and celebrated in the film "Top Gun".

Convair B-36 Peacemaker

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North American XB-70 Valkyrie

E5

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon

E6

Consolidated B-24 Liberator

E7

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

E8

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress

E9

Lockheed P-38 Lightning

E10

Douglas DC-3/C-47 Dakota

E11

North American F-86 Sabre

E12

British Aerospace/McDonnell Douglas Harrier

E13

Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter

E14

North American F-100 Super Sabre

E15

Lockheed Constellation

E16

Episode 17

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Grumman F-6F Hellcat

E18

Martin B-57 Canberra

E19

Consolidated PBY Catalina

E20

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

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Roughly twice the weight of other World War II fighters, the Jug's cumbersome appearance belied its speed and firepower. As frontline fighters, escorts for heavy bombers, and fighter-bombers, the sturdy planes saw action in both Europe and the Pacific.

McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle

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Douglas A-26 Invader

E23

Republic F-105 Thunderchief

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Douglas A-1 Skyraider

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The consummate carrier jet, the A-1 was such a success that the Navy used it for three decades. Air Force engineers considered its design the pinnacle of piston-powered aviation.

Vought F4U Corsair

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